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BPM Detector

Find the tempo of any song in beats per minute. Upload a track and let the analyzer detect the BPM, or tap along in real time. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

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MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A · under 25 MB works best

Typical BPM by genre

Tempo is one of the fastest ways to place a track in a genre. These are the ranges most songs fall into — useful for DJ sets, sampling, and matching tracks. Many styles are also felt in "double-time" or "half-time", which is why a detector sometimes reports double or half the number you expect.

Genre	Typical BPM	Notes
Hip-Hop / Rap	85–115	Often felt double-time (170–230) on trap-influenced beats.
Trap	130–170	Hi-hats run fast; the kick pattern feels half-time (~70–85).
House	120–130	The classic four-on-the-floor club tempo.
Techno	120–150	Pushes faster and more hypnotic than house.
Drum & Bass	160–180	Fast breakbeats over a half-time-feel sub bass.
Dubstep	138–142	Almost always ~140, with a heavy half-time (70) feel.
Pop	100–130	Wide range; most radio pop sits near 120.
Reggaeton	90–100	Built on the dembow rhythm.
Lo-fi Hip-Hop	70–90	Relaxed, study-stream tempo.
Ambient	60–90	Slow or beatless; tempo is often loosely defined.

How to find a song's BPM

Tap the tempo
Play the song anywhere, then tap the button (or your spacebar) in time with the beat. The BPM averages your taps and gets more accurate the longer you tap.
Or upload a file
Drop an MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, or M4A. It's decoded and analyzed locally in your browser — the audio never leaves your device.
Read & adjust
Get the detected BPM instantly. If a track has a half-time or double-time feel, use ÷2 or ×2 to land on the tempo you actually need.

FAQ

What does BPM mean?

BPM stands for beats per minute — the number of beats in one minute of music. It's the standard measure of tempo: a higher BPM means a faster song. 120 BPM, for example, is two beats every second.

How do I find the BPM of a song?

Two ways. The quickest is to tap along: play the track and tap the button or your spacebar on each beat — the tool averages the gaps between taps into a BPM. For a hands-free reading, upload the audio file and the analyzer finds the tempo automatically by detecting the beat pattern.

Is my audio uploaded to a server?

No. Both tapping and file detection run entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. Your file is decoded and analyzed on your device and never leaves it.

Why does it sometimes show double or half the BPM?

Automatic detection measures the gap between beats, but many songs have a strong pulse at both the main tempo and at double or half that rate (common in trap, dubstep, and drum & bass). When that happens, use the ÷2 or ×2 buttons to switch to the tempo you actually need.

How accurate is the automatic detection?

For songs with a clear, steady beat (most electronic, pop, and hip-hop) it's usually accurate to within 1 BPM. Tracks with rubato, tempo changes, or no percussion are harder — for those, tapping along by ear is more reliable.

What audio formats are supported?

Anything your browser can decode: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG, and M4A. Files under about 25 MB work best; only the first 90 seconds are analyzed, which is plenty to lock onto a steady tempo.